Parliament will vet four deputy ministerial nominees on Friday, July 25,in what is expected to be the final round of assessments by the legislature’s Appointments Committee, as President John Dramani Mahama seeks to round out his ministerial team.
The nominees—put forward in line with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the country’s 1992 Constitution—are expected to play key roles in the administration’s efforts to reinforce governance and drive sectoral reform. The Constitution permits the President to appoint ministers and their deputies in consultation with Parliament.
Among those to appear before the committee is James Gyakye Quayson, the Member of Parliament for Assin North, who has been tapped to serve as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, has been nominated for the Transport Ministry in a similar capacity.
Also under consideration are Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, who is set to become Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, and Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, named as Deputy Minister-designate for Health.
The nominations, submitted formally by President Mahama to the Speaker of Parliament, come amid heightened focus on enhancing the performance of Ghana’s executive arm. The vetting process will probe each nominee’s professional credentials, policy expertise, and vision for their respective portfolios.
The outcome of Friday’s hearing will determine whether the four lawmakers are confirmed for their new roles. Approval would mark a key step in the Mahama administration’s broader effort to accelerate national development and improve public service delivery.
